Manawatū, Bay of Plenty pharmacists pick up 1257 mistakes in prescriptions in a week
An audit at 68 pharmacies in Manawatū and Bay of Plenty found 26 percent of mistakes by prescribers…
Gisborne charity boxing event to go ahead after organisers agree to drop some fighters
Jamie Cox (right) of Wairoa Boxing club reffing a sparring session. Police declined a permit for the Wairoa…
Many households likely turning to debt to pay for this year’s presents
The busy shopping period over the Christmas holidays could prove to be a stressful time for many households.…
Rule change helps improve access to KiwiSaver after death
Most people’s largest solely-owned asset is usually their KiwiSaver. Photo: NZ Herald/Mike Scott A rule change should make…
Boxing: Usyk vacates WBO heavyweight title, Wardley takes the belt
Fabio Wardley TKOs Joseph Parker. Photo: Richard Pelham/Getty Images Under a different set of circumstances, New Zealand heavyweight…
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua’s boxing match is a dangerous betrayal of sport
By Simon Smale, ABC Australia Jake Paul Photo: Analysis – If nothing else, there is one indisputable truth…
Noisy little blue penguins nest under Coromandel home, leaving couple at wit’s end
Imagine sharing your home with noisy flatmates who party throughout the night and then move into your bedroom.…
Codeine stocks in short supply
Photo: RNZ /Dom Thomas Stocks of the prescription-only painkiller codeine are in short supply due to shipping delays.…
Tennis: NZ star Erin Routliffe splits with Canadian partner
Erin Routliffe of New Zealand (R) celebrates with partner Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada after winning the 2025 US…
Internal Affairs tells gambling website 20Bet to stop targeting New Zealanders
The offshore gambling website has been targeting New Zealanders with paid ads promoting online pokies and sports betting.…
Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged
Photo: 123RF A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot…
New Zealand at risk of running out of some medicines if global catastrophe strikes – study
The study looked at 10 medicines including aspirin, amoxicillin and prednisone. File picture. Photo: 123RF New Zealand is…